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Pleasant Grove, UT


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Pleasant Grove, Utah

Introduction to Pleasant Grove, Utah

Pleasant Grove, Utah, in Utah county, is located 5 miles NW of Orem, Utah (center to center) and is 343 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city is included in the Provo - Orem metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 23,468 people resided in Pleasant Grove.

Pleasant Grove History

Pleasant Grove was first settled on July 19, 1850 by Mormon pioneers called John Mercer, William H. Adams, and Philo T. Farnsworth. It was established as a small community on September 13, 1850. Pleasant Grove was incorporated on January 18, 1855 with 623 citizens. It was initially named as Battle Creek. Later on, it was renamed after a grove of cottonwood trees.

Pleasant Grove and nearby Attractions

  • Battle Creek Fort
  • Timpanogos Cave National Monument
  • Mount Timpanogos Wilderness
  • Uinta National Forest
  • North American Museum of Ancient Life
  • Utah Lake State Park

Things To Do In Pleasant Grove

Pleasant Grove offers easy access to Battle Creek Fort. History buffs should visit the museums like North American Museum of Ancient Life, Wheeler Historic Farm, UVSC Woodbury Art Museum, and Park City Museum. The Wasatch Mountain State Park, Deer Creek State Park, Utah Lake State Park, and Jordanelle State Park are less than half an hour's drive away. One can also plan a day trip to the Uinta National Forest. The city is home to many churches such as the Manila Church, First Baptist Church, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Pleasant Grove Transportation

One can avail of flights from Salt Lake City International Airport.

Pleasant Grove Higher Education

Brigham Young University, Salt Lake Community College, and Utah Valley State College are the centers of higher education.

High Points

Pleasant Grove strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Pleasant Grove Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Pleasant Grove, UT

Comparing Pleasant Grove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population95
Racial Diversity37
Female Share of the Population26
Well-Paid Single Men13
Senior Citizens13
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married108

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Affordability of Rents32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals27
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime66
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